On the 27th, Aoki Kenji, spokesman of the Ministry of Defense of Japan, said at a press conference that the Ministry planned to deploy surface to air missile troops in Okinawa Prefecture, the westernmost part of Japan, and Nagoya Island, and expand the presence of the Self Defense Forces on the mainland. Therefore, the Ministry of Defense has included relevant land use funds in the 2023 budget. This move is considered to be part of the preparation for "Taiwan has something to do". In the National Defense Strategy and other documents adopted on 16 this month, the Japanese government clearly stated that it would strengthen the deployment of the Self Defense Forces in the southwest islands. The spokesman of the Ministry of Defense said on the reasons for the deployment: "This is a position indicating that it is not allowed to unilaterally change the status quo by virtue of strength, improve the deterrence against attacks in the southwest region, and reduce the possibility of attacks on China." According to public information, the Self Defense Forces has deployed a "coastal surveillance" force with the country to track the movement of Chinese military ships, aircraft, etc. In addition to missile troops, the deployment of electronic warfare troops will also be increased on the island of Yonaguni. It is reported that Yonaguni Island is the westernmost island of Japan, only 110 kilometers away from Taiwan. Kyodo News Agency reported earlier this month that the Japanese government will introduce a plan to comprehensively strengthen the existing "ballistic missile defense (BMD) system" by 2031. According to the plan, in order to strengthen the ground interception network and deal with the ballistic missile threat faced by Japan, 14 ground to air forces of the Land Self Defense Force will add missile interception capabilities. The Japanese government focuses its missile interception capability on the southwest islands, which is considered to be particularly targeted at China. The plan shows that the missile forces deployed on the island of Yonaguni will be equipped with upgraded "Type 03 medium range air defense missile (medium SAM)", which was originally used for ground to air attack aircraft and other aircraft, and can also be used to intercept ballistic missiles after performance upgrading. The Okinawa Times commented on the 24th that as the Japanese government has increased the deployment and fighting capacity of the Self Defense Forces in Okinawa, including Yonaguni Island, Okinawa may be further trapped in a "military fortress". In particular, the deployment of missiles on the island of Yonaguni, which is closest to Taiwan, not only significantly increases Japan's own armaments, but also increases the danger of provoking neighboring countries. In an interview with the Global Times on the 28th, Yoshiki Quanchuan, a special researcher at the Okinawa Institute of Economic and Environmental Studies at Okinawa International University, said that the Japanese government had deployed missile troops with Nagoya Island, which was obviously beyond the scope of "exclusive defense". Japan's position on the Taiwan issue has been clearly written into the Japan China Joint Statement. While abiding by the position of the Japan China Joint Statement on the Taiwan issue, Japan should resolve individual issues and concerns through diplomatic means. (Outlook New Times)